Destroy
Destroy verb - To bring to a complete end the physical soundness, existence, or usefulness of.
Protecting is an antonym for destroy.
Protecting
Protecting adjective - Shielding (or designed to shield) against harm or discomfort.
Both words in one sentence
- While a single Ion Cannon blast won't destroy the mission objective, it can destroy the firestorm generator protecting it.
Source: Contractual Boss Immunity -
It was built and programmed to destroy the city but it refused to do so, and turns good instead, protecting the city thereafter.
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When the decision to reassign the freighters and destroy the domes is made, Freeman becomes obsessed with protecting them.
Source: Film / Silent Running
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